Tar River at Nc-581 near Spring Hope, NC
Is Tar River at Nc-581 near Spring Hope, NC flooding right now?
Tar River at Nc-581 near Spring Hope, NC measured 1.97 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 23.0 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.97 ft
Streamflow
46 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.88 ft on Mon, Oct 10, 2016.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 23 ft | 21.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 23.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 25.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.88 ft | 2016-10-10 |
| 21.73 ft | 2017-04-28 |
| 15.99 ft | 2018-09-21 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tar River at Sr1001 at Strickland Crossroads, NC | 4.6 mi | Nash County |
| Tar River below Dam near Langley Crossroads, NC | 11.5 mi | Nash County |
| Hominy Swamp at Forest Hills Road near Wilson, NC | 12.3 mi | Wilson County |
| Contentnea Creek near Lucama, NC | 13.2 mi | Wilson County |
| Stony Creek near Rocky Mount, NC | 14.7 mi | Nash County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.